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74novaman wrote:Bringing back a thread from the dead...

I did a search for pocket knives on the site, and stumbled across this thread.

Thanks to it, I just picked up a Kershaw Ken Onion Leek, the 1660CKT model. I needed a good knife for work, opening boxes and stuff, and figured I might as well invest in a good one I can just carry around on me all the time.

rockin. i still love mine and have given several as gifts.

well, that explains why the sign said something like "military surplus and novelty" LOL

I (and other consumers) lose in the long run though as I dropped $40 on a knife I can't legally carry. Guess it goes in the utility drawer at home. :)

flintknapper wrote:

LedJedi wrote: Switchblade vs spring assisted:

I do have a question about the legality of these though. With this design you press a button and the blade swings out on it's own. You never have to touch/nudge the blade. Is that not considered a switchblade? I find it odd that they would be selling them in the store (several variant models actually) if it were illegal to own or carry locally.

Definition of SB knife:

(11) "Switchblade knife" means any knife that has a
blade that folds, closes, or retracts into the handle or sheath, and
that:

(A) opens automatically by pressure applied to a
button or other device located on the handle; or


(B) opens or releases a blade from the handle or
sheath by the force of gravity or by the application of centrifugal
force.

If the knife you are considering opens by means of any device LOCATED ON THE HANDLE, then it is illegal per the definition above.

If the knife is "assisted opening" and has any type of stud, hole, wave, flipper, etc...as part of the blade, and the aforementioned feature is intended to initiate blade movement, then it should be O.K.


Again, Device on handle= Illegal. Device on blade= Currently O.K.

hmmmm i should have looked that up myself. i've read that before. :) thanks man.

so by that definition what i've got is a switchblade... interesting that i openly bought that in a store in texas. How does that happen? there was even a LEO IN the store when i bought it as I recall.

I ordered the non-spring assisted kershaw I posted above and i'm sure i'll be happy with it but I was milling around Top Brass yesterday afternoon killing some time and picke dup a Magnum (Boker Design) with all of the criteria listed above for about $39. It's stamped stainless steel and Tiwan (wish i had seen the tiwan bit before i bought it... will pay more attention in the future).

I think i really just wanted to play with a spring assisted design before throwing big bucks into a big one.


Switchblade vs spring assisted:

I do have a question about the legality of these though. With this design you press a button and the blade swings out on it's own. You never have to touch/nudge the blade. Is that not considered a switchblade? I find it odd that they would be selling them in the store (several variant models actually) if it were illegal to own or carry locally.


Multifunction / Leatherman

I'm also looking at carrying around a good quality multifunction tool again. I used to when I was a kid and I've found several situations lately where that would have been very handy. I dont want to dish out the big bucks for a brand name though. I did some hunting on ebay and found one that looked good. I ordered it and got it in yesterday for about $13 delivered. I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the quality, especially for the price. If anyone else is interested you might want to give these guys a chance.

Stainless steel, pretty hefty/sturdy, spring loaded, nice nylon carrying case, comes with several attachments/sockets/screwdriver heads that are neatly carried in the case as well.

here's exactly what i picked up:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=019

additional models of exactly what i purchased are available here:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/Samurai-F ... i-function...


man, we gotta get a digital camera so i can start taking decent pictures of this stuff.

good lead on the kershaw man.

I opted for the non-assisted blade because of the cost.

just bought KERSHAW KNIFE LARGE VAPOR 2 1650ST NEW KEN ONION/SWEET

If i dont like it I'm sure i'll have no problem getting rid of it. :) Great price too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... :IT&ih=015

I'm looking to pick up a quality pocket knife soon. I'm interested in input from the folks that know more than I on the subject (which would be most folks here).

Here's my criteria.

Quality - want it to last a lifetime with good care.
Seraded Blade
Assisted Opening - but legal by Texas law.
Pocket Clip
Folding

I'm currently looking at this one if it gives you an idea of what i like.
http://www.fernknives.com/sog/flash-ii- ... index.html

A built in window break would be great too.

ok, have at it. What do ya think?

Under $50 would be easier to sell to the wife too.